Member Activities
We offer a number of activities for members at our Learning & Development Centre in Kirkintilloch. All activities are free to attend so why not come along, meet new people and have some fun.
For more information or to sign up to any activities below please contact our Development Officer Gillian Mooney development@dbscotland.org.uk
Winter Term 2020
Make 2020 the year you do something for yourself; learn a new skill, come to the centre to make new friends or attend one of our trips. The next programme runs from Monday 3rd February for 9 weeks until the week beginning Monday 30th March.
All activities are free however, we do require you use your own guide hours if support is required. Alternatively, please feel free to attend with a friend or family member.
Monday Mornings
Social Club & Games
10am – 12noon
Pop along for a cuppa and chat or play our selection of accessible games.
Monday Mornings
Taiko Drumming
10am – 12noon
Join the Taiko Tribe and learn to play the Taiko drums. Everyone is welcome to give it a try.
Monday Afternoons
Aromatherapy Massage
Slot 1: 1.30pm – 3pm
Slot 2: 3.15pm – 4.45pm
Feeling tired, have aches and pains? An aromatherapy massage could be just what you need. Essential oils can energise and de-stress leaving you feeling totally relaxed.
Book a massage with Deafblind Scotland’s very own Aromatherapist. If you are interested tick the reply sheet then you will be contacted with a date and time to attend the centre for a consultation and one-hour massage.
Monday Afternoons
Moon Tuition
2pm – 4pm
One to one support to learn Moon. You will be led through a step by step guide to learn this form of tactile reading.
Tuesday Afternoons – fortnightly
4th, 18th Feb, 3rd,17th 31st March
Gentle exercise class
2pm – 4pm
The class will guide you through gentle movements to improve strength and balance. Each class will start and finish with relaxation to bring calmness to the body and mind.
Wednesday Morning
Meccano Club
10.00am – 12noon
Join Meccano expert to lead you through a step by step guide to making your own meccano models to take home. All abilities welcome.
Wednesday Afternoons
BSL Lessons
2pm – 4pm
Join our training officer Lorna to learn basic British Sign Language conversations using fun games. All abilities of signers welcome.
Wednesday Afternoons
Craft Classes
2pm – 3.30pm
Make your own creative creations. You will try out different crafting techniques: weaving, paper crafts, making Easter cards and much more.
Thursday Mornings
Walking Group
10am – 12noon
Paths for All lead a walking group around the Kirkintilloch area. Each walk lasts around 1 hour 15 mins and covers roughly 2 – 3 miles. Each month the walk leaves from a different location around Kirkintilloch:
Jan: Deafblind Scotland Centre, Lenzie, G66 3FA
Feb: Kirky College Campus, G66 1NH
Mar: Kirky Leisure Centre, G66 3DD
Apr: William Patrick Library, G66 1AD
Thursday Mornings
Knitting and Crocheting Classes
10am – 12noon
All abilities of knitters welcome to either work on your own knitting or create a new piece of work to donate to a charity.
Thursday Afternoons
Healthy Cooking
2pm – 4pm
Learn new healthy recipes to try at home. Discover how to reduce sugar, salt and make health choices when preparing meals.
Thursday Afternoons – 19th, 26th March & 2nd April
Flower Arranging Class
2pm – 4pm
Use spring flowers to make your own floral displays to take home.
Friday Mornings
Fitness Class
10am – 12noon
Get active by increasing fitness levels, increase flexibility and strengthen core muscles. All abilities welcome.
Friday Afternoons
Digital Cafe
1.30pm – 3pm
Bring along you own device and join us for a cup of tea and a chat. We will work alongside Triple Tap Tech and an internet safety expert to get the most from your technology devices.
Learn the basics as well as finding out the new accessible technology available.
On-going Activities
SAGOD meetings
Have you been to a SAGOD meeting recently? SAGOD is the Scottish Advisory Group on Deafblindness, and they meet 4 times a year.
There are always interesting speakers, you can meet other deafblind people and lunch is provided.
The dates for 2020 are:
4 March at Deafblind Scotland. Topics include speakers from Social Security Scotland and Disability Assistance, Welfare Rights.
3 June
2 September
25 November
Meetings start at 10.30am for tea and coffee then meeting is from 11am to 3pm.
Do you have any topics that you would like discussed or any speakers you would like to hear from?
Please let us know your ideas and the SAGOD Organising Group will discuss them.
Hear to Help Clinic – 10th Feb & 13th April
11.30am – 1.30pm
Action on Hearing Loss are running drop-in clinics for hearing aid maintenance. The session will offer advice on how to look after you hearing aids, change batteries and tubing.
Counselling Sessions
A trained councillor from the Butterfly project will work closely with you to explore individual and personal challenges you face. Together decide the changes you wish to make in your life to improve your mental and physical wellbeing. Through 1 to 1 sessions you will be offered solutions and methods to help. This class is led by a BSL interpreter. We only have 4 places for this 1 to 1 support so if you are interested or have more questions get in touch with Gillian Mooney directly.
Welfare Rights Morning – Tuesday 24th March
Drop into Deafblind Scotland, Kirkintilloch anytime between 10am – 12.30pm on Tuesday 24th March for our Welfare Rights Morning. You can get to speak to the DBS welfare rights team, Ceartus for advocacy support or advice and Opal with information on Power of Attorney. Understand your rights and get a free benefits check. No need to book – just turn up on the day.
Days Out
Days Out are free for you and your companion to attend. Please let us know as soon as possible if you wish to attend as they get booked up fast.
BSL tour of Charles Rennie Macintosh’s Hillhouse, Helensburgh
Monday 17th Feb 9.30am – 3.30pm
BDA and Deafblind Scotland are working together to offer a BSL tour of The Hill House, Helensburgh with tea and biscuits and free time to explore the house yourself.
Bus: leaving DBS at 9.30am
or George Square pick up at 10am
(at the Bus stop outside the Counting House pub)
Drop off at George Square at approx. 3pm and DBS at 3.30pm